Cambridge IGCSE Physics
5Nuclear physics
Nuclear physics in Cambridge IGCSE Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Background radiation and detecting radiation
22 min
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The structure of the atom
25 min
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Nuclear fission and fusion
25 min
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The nucleus and isotopes
22 min
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Alpha, beta and gamma radiation
30 min
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Radioactive decay and decay equations
28 min
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Half-life
30 min
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Uses of radioactivity and radiation safety
30 min
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